Srettha named Paetongtarn's chief adviser

Srettha Thavisin receives a warm welcome from the Pheu Thai Party, which appointed him chief adviser to the 'Pheu Thai Family' on Wednesday. The property tycoon will be on the party's policy and strategy committee and play a prominent role in its election campaign. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

Property tycoon Srettha Thavisin has been appointed chief adviser to the "Pheu Thai Family", headed by Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra.

The appointment, announced on Wednesday by Pheu Thai leader Dr Cholnan Srikaew, places Mr Srettha on the party's policy and strategy committee and will see him play a prominent role in its election campaign.